The Observer: News & podcasts

🇺🇸 United States
Tortoise  | 
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40/100
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App Rating
4.1
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Votes
26.33K
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App Age
6y 9m
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Last Update
Jan 07, 2026
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iAP
$22.99 - 209.99

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Metrics
Current App
Category Top Average
Difference
Installs
40.7K
42.2M
-100%
Rating
3.89
4.22
-8%
Number of Ratings (Voted)
12.8K
47.5M
-100%
App Age
6y 9m
12y 4m
-45%
In-app Purchases Price
$105
$103
+2 %
Update Frequency
14d
155d
-91%
Title Length
29
23
+26%
Short Description Length
83
58
+43%
Description Length
2 465
2 046
+20%
Number of Screenshots
823
1462
-44 %
Has Video?
No
0% has videos
Size
0MB
0MB

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40.5K
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1.7K

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The Observer: News & podcasts
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Independent journalism since 1791 — investigations, culture, podcasts & puzzles
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"The Observer: Independent journalism that matters Join the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper in a new digital home for modern readers to enjoy every day of the week. Since 1791, The Observer has gone beyond the headlines — questioning power, exploring ideas, and celebrating the things that make life worth living. Now, with the new Observer app, you can experience the full depth of our journalism in one beautifully designed space — from investigations and essays to podcasts, puzzles and live events. Why download The Observer app: • Unlimited access to world-class journalism Read in-depth investigations, sharp political analysis and cultural commentary that cut through the noise. Our journalists bring clarity, depth and context to the stories shaping our world. • Exclusive podcasts and audio features Hear the trusted voice of The Observer in a growing library of podcasts. From weekly news roundups to special series like The Salt Path, our audio journalism brings you closer to the stories that matter. • Insightful newsletters Get the sharpest analysis and exclusive stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stay informed about global events and inspired by ideas, food, travel and culture. • Puzzles and the original cryptic crossword Enjoy moments of focus and escape with our digital puzzles. From brain teasers to our famously tough cryptics, The Observer’s crosswords have challenged and entertained readers for over a century. • Live events and book clubs Meet the journalists, authors and thinkers shaping our world. Attend live podcast recordings, in-depth debates and Observer Book Club conversations — online or in person. • Culture, ideas and inspiration Discover the best writing on art, music, food and travel — and celebrate the ideas and creativity that make life worth living. Independent thinking, trusted journalism As a subscriber, you’ll join a growing community of curious, engaged readers who value integrity, independence and thoughtful debate. Together, we support journalism that informs, challenges and inspires. Since 1791, The Observer has been the newspaper that questions authority, celebrates innovation and connects people through ideas. Today, our app continues that mission — in print, in audio, and in real life. Download The Observer app today Stay informed. Find inspiration. Support independent journalism. Experience The Observer — trusted, intelligent and full of life — every day of the week.}
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Rating
4.1
26 331 voters

Some Latest Reviews

Andy Bingham
23 Dec, 2025
1
doesn't work. keeps telling me to subscribe £15 but I already have. it's a bloody rip off scam.
Alan Barker
21 Dec, 2025
1
tortoise was excellent. observer is expensive and a non starter for me
Kevin Rye
20 Dec, 2025
2
Share function is too far down the page for me to access our. Podcast play function isn't showing in-app. I can't play them! Edit 20/12: Still not working!
Kevin Rye
04 Dec, 2025
3
Podcast play function isn't showing in-app. I can't play them!
Adrian Riley
03 Dec, 2025
1
I'm a subscriber. But I can't read any article via the app. I just get a "Become a Subscriber" popup. Very irritating. Incidentally, I logged out, uninstalled the app, reinstalled, and hey presto, I'm logged in to the new installation, by magic. Seems a nice-looking app, but it just doesn't work for me.
Tom Larkin
03 Dec, 2025
5
Brilliant app. So many fantastic writers. And the design is miles ahead of the other news apps I use. I've subscribed!
Robert Townrow
03 Dec, 2025
3
it's a good app, but why didn't the Observer/Tortoise warn me that the app was renamed? and why no "About us" link within the app? in an age where news media is less trusted than ever, it's vital to have more transparency. the app should make it easy to find out who and what The Observer is, and why they should be trusted more than random "news" websites. it should not force you to look for information in the Play Store
Megan Knight
28 Nov, 2025
1
I love both The Observer and Tortoise for their reporting and insight, but as a person with low vision, the app is unusable because it ignores the accessibility settings on my device and has no internal settings to adjust the display to make it accessible. I expect better from a progressive media company.
Damian Smith
28 Nov, 2025
1
EDIT (Dec 2025): it's now the Observer app instead of Tortoise and is re-broken. Very slow to navigate (laggy - tap and wait). The bookmarks don't work. I used to be able to download and queue podcasts: now I can't do either - just play them, as if on a webpage. 4-5 star Content: Superb news and analysis. Well worth subscribing to. Genuine investigations with care and thought: think panorama, file-on-four, or private eye.

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Additional Information
Rating:
4.08
Voted: 26.33K
Google Play Link:
Website:
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Categories: News & Magazines
Size: -
iAP: 22.99 - 209.99 $
Installs: 40.53K
App Age: 6 years 9 months
Release Date: Mar 29, 2019
Last Update: Jan 07, 2026
Version: 3.0.10
Version history
3.0.10
Jan 07, 2026
Bug fixes and UX enhancements
3.0.9
Dec 12, 2025
Version history